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RegenCircleNewscast, The latest in Regenerative Agriculture news from July 1-15, 2025: Big infrastructure developments, Texas farms recover from floods, and the low down on what the 'big beautiful bill' means for producers This week on the podcast we will give you the need-to-know news on roughly 30 of the top stories coming from the Regenerative Agriculture movemenr from the last two weeks. From investments to human interest pieces, politics to job listings you won't want to miss it. Subscribe to the newsletter for all links to all of the articles mentioned in today's podcast, plus view our job board and upcoming events. https://regencircle.beehiiv.com/subscribe2025-07-1519 min
RegenCircleHow 10 Cents Can Transform Our Food System: And What You Can Do To Make A DifferenceIn this episode with Anthony Myint, founder of ZeroFoodprint I got to explore whats the 'least' we can do as consumers that will make the most difference for Regenerative Agriculture. After a journey of opening multiple businesses that supported regenerative producers, Anthony realized none of his businesses were supporting the growth of regenerative agriculture. And for that to work he had to approach things differently. Thus Zerofoodprint was born. Millions of dollars given to support the next acre regenerated, listen to the full episode to hear Anthony's story. https://www.zerofoodprint.org/2025-07-1537 min
RegenCircleNewscast: Canada shows up the U.S with a new Senate Bill on Soil Protection, UNFI Cyber Attacks & the Rockefeller Foundation and PepsiCo team up on a new finance model for Regen AgThis week on the podcast we will give you the need-to-know news on roughly 30 of the top stories coming from the Regenerative Agriculture movement from the last two weeks. From investments to human interest pieces, politics to job listings you won’t want to miss it.Subscribe to the newsletter for links to all of the articles mentioned on today's podcast, plus view our job board and upcoming events.https://regencircle.beehiiv.com/subscribe2025-07-0213 min
RegenCircleIntroducing....The Newscast!Our newest offering will be live this week and I am so excited to share it with you all! The newscast is a 15-30 minute download on all of the key happenings in the regenerative agriculture industry, from investments to policy, world news to consumer products my goals is to take the most crucial and inspiring stories and deliver them to you every two weeks. Subscribe to the newsletter for links to all of the articles mentioned on today's podcast, plus view our job board and upcoming events. https...2025-07-0101 min
RegenCircleEconomic Prosperity for Farmers: How One Farm is Breathing Life into the Heart of MonoculturesToday we have lifelong farmer, and business owner Pete Vegas on the podcast. I have known Pete for some years and admired is practical and focused approach to revolutionizing how we educate young farmers and how we farm the some of the largest monocultures in the country - corn and soy. Pete takes us on a journey of his newest project Foules farm, and how he is applying regenerative agriculture principles in a way that is economically lucrative for the farmer and ecologically superior to conventional farming. Check out his latest...2025-05-2232 min
RegenCircleThe Web We Weave: How Regenerative Buyers Transform Supply ChainsWhat if buying food wasn’t just about transactions, but about relationships—between people, land, and the entire supply web? In this episode, we dive deep with Lauren Dunteman, a senior associate with Terra Genesis, who helps businesses worldwide move beyond sustainable sourcing to truly regenerative partnerships.Lauren shares how companies and consumers alike can shift from simply acquiring products to becoming regenerative buyers—actively engaging with the land and people behind their purchases. We explore:✅ Why supply chains should be seen as a web, not a linear chain ✅ How businesses can build...2025-03-2448 min
RegenCircleRegenerating America: How Policy Shapes Our PlatesPolitics and policy—two things that many of us who love the land tend to avoid. They feel like a behemoth—divisive, cumbersome, and, frankly, unappealing. Sound about right? But here’s the thing: policy and politics directly shape how we farm, the funding available to producers, and ultimately, the type and quality of food on our plates. And so much more.That’s why I was beyond thrilled to get an inside look at what’s happening with soil policy, what we can expect from this administration’s approach to agriculture, and how these decisions will impact our f...2025-03-1044 min
Hollywood and BeyondAlexandra Faye Sadeghian: Guns of EdenWelcome to your home for "Meaningful and In-depth Interviews" here on Hollywood and Beyond with Steven Brittingham. The leading lady in director/screenwriter Gregory Lamberson's action movie "Guns of Eden" is visiting the podcast. Actress Alexandra Faye Sadeghian shares with Host Steven Brittingham the making of the movie, the challenges of filming a role of intense physical action, and so much more in this delightful conversation with Alexandra.
This interview was recorded back in December of 2022. Shortly afterwards Steven and the podcast went on hiatus due to his health. Now Steven and Hollywood and Beyond P...2024-05-1845 min
RegenCircleHomestead Realities Revealed: An Interview with Joshua HughesJoshua Hughes » CEO & Founder, Blacksheep Regenerative Resource ManagementJosh is a founder and CEO of Blacksheep Regenerative Resource Management and its subsidiary brand, Rewild Organics. He grew up working in his family’s wrecking yard in southern Oregon, where he learned the real value of what many consider “waste.” Josh relocated to rural Costa Rica in 2006 to work directly on reforestation and regenerative agriculture. Alongside his family and a handful of close friends, he founded VerdEnergia Pacifica, which has now grown into a successful farm, education center, and ecotourism destination. Josh has helped train and inspire...2024-02-2650 min
RegenCircleSecrets to Empowered MotherhoodIntroduction:Host & Guest: Georgiana Watson, holistic chef and postpartum doula, shares insights.Georgiana's Journey:Bozeman, Montana, became home for Georgiana, seeking a shift from city life to nature.Transitioned doula role to culinary director, supporting Special Operations individuals.Holistic Practices Impact:Shift in postpartum doula practice due to pandemic challenges and reflections on healthcare.Embraced holistic cooking, emphasizing the life force (prana) in ingredients.Nourishing Mothers:Stresses the importance of a source connection in nourishing mothers during the postpartum period.Challenges in Food and Healthcare Systems:Addresses carcinogenic ingredients, lack...2024-02-0153 min
RegenCircleHealing with Hemp: An Interview with Stephen SmithStephen Smith CEO & Founder, Onda WellnessGrowing up in North Carolina in an active family Stephen spent most of his developmental days outside exploring his grandmother's farm, the woods, streams, and lakes of this bio-diversified Southern landscape.After school in the Rocky Mountains, it was a five-month solo motorcycle adventure through South America that piqued Stephen’s interest in farming, grape growing, and wine-making. This ultimately led him to get his hands dirty working for boutique wineries and farms in Napa, California.By 2012, Stephen found his next job back in Colorado to work as...2024-01-1939 min
RegenCircleFrom Beavers to Biomimicry: Ron's Guide to Regenerative LivingIn this episode, we delve into the fascinating life and journey of Ron, a visionary with a deep commitment to regenerative agriculture, holistic land management, and the power of interdependence. From his formative years exploring the diverse landscapes of North Carolina to a solo motorcycle adventure through South America, Ron shares how his experiences shaped his ethos and led him to the world of regenerative farming.[Segment 1: Interdependence and Universal Concepts]Ron reflects on the concept of interdependence, a pivotal word in his vocabulary, and how he grappled with its meaning during his college years.He...2024-01-0440 min
RegenCircleThe Dangers of Defining RegenerationIn today's episode, we delve into the intricate world of defining regenerative agriculture, examining its historical roots and the evolving modern landscape. Joining us is Jesse Smith, the Director of Land Stewardship at White Buffalo Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to advancing regenerative agriculture.Episode Highlights:Historical Roots and Modern Iterations:Jesse discusses the history of regenerative systems in land stewardship and its contemporary manifestation in agriculture and industry.Exploring the emerging definitions within companies, brands, certifications, and verifications and questioning their purpose and outcomes.The Customer Perspective:Emphasizing the importance of identifying the customer when...2023-12-2241 min
RegenCircleSeafood Revolution: James Arthur's Odyssey In this episode, James Arthur Smith, a passionate surfer, yachtsman, and the founder of Seatopia, takes center stage. With a profound connection to the ocean cultivated through a decade of sailing the Eastern Pacific coastline, James embarked on an ambitious mission to demystify the aquaculture industry. Over the course of eight years, he immersed himself in the world of sustainable seafood, personally visiting farms, scrutinizing fish feed, and meticulously testing harvested products. His dedication to transparency and quality led to the creation of Seatopia, a direct-to-consumer seafood subscription service. Notably, Seatopia distinguishes itself through rigorous mercury testing...2023-12-1250 min
RegenCircleShifting Worldviews Together - Unlearning, Regenerating, EvolvingIn this episode, Page Faye welcomes her friend and mentor, Lauren Tucker, who has spent her career working in regeneration, farming, and natural systems thinking. Lauren co-founded and served as the executive director of Kiss the Ground before embarking on several of her own projects, including reNourish Studios. In this discussion, they explore various topics related to regeneration, sustainable agriculture, and shifting worldviews. Lauren shares her journey from the initial desire to "save starving kids in Africa" to a more profound understanding of living systems and the need to move away from the hero's journey mentality. They discuss the...2023-11-1148 min
RegenCircleAfrican Agri-Revolution Now...In this podcast episode, Luni Libbes, the founder of Fledge and Africa Eats, discusses his innovative approach to impact investing in Africa. Africa Eats is a unique investment holding company that combines elements of venture capital and business acceleration with a long-term partnership ethos inspired by Warren Buffett. Libbes explains how Africa Eats invests in and supports homegrown African entrepreneurs, helping them grow their businesses and address food security and poverty challenges on the continent.The episode delves into how Africa Eats aims to reduce food waste and empower smallholder farmers, highlighting success stories of companies within its portfolio. Libbes...2023-10-1139 min
RegenCircleHealth Revolution UnveiledIn this episode, Page Faye welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Bland, a pioneer in the field of Personalized Lifestyle Medicine and the founder of the Functional Medicine movement. Together, they delve into the transformative power of Personalized Lifestyle Medicine, which tailors healthcare to individual genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Dr. Bland shares insights into his latest mission through Big Bold Health, focusing on immuno-rejuvenation and its potential to enhance global immunity, all while advocating for regenerative agriculture, environmental stewardship, and planetary health. The conversation explores the future of Functional Medicine and its expanding role in healthcare, emphasizing preventive and personalized approaches for...2023-10-0459 min
RegenCircleHonoring the Cycles of Living and Dying: The Key To Understanding Regenerative Communities Join me as I dive into life, death and how intimacy with death brings us closer to aliveness with Dr. Aditi Sethi. Aditi is a such a powerful force, and illuminated for me so many links between how our community systems have evolved to try to 'erase' death in similar ways to our agricultural systems. And in doing so we only make our social and food systems that much sicker...Dr. Aditi Sethi is a hospice and palliative care physician, end-of-life doula, and musician. Featured in the forthcoming film The Last Ecstatic Days, Aditi is an emerging and important voice...2023-09-2015 min
RegenCircleClimate Positive Protein - Made from CarbonAn interview with Gregor Tegl of ArkeonPage got to sit down with Gregor Tegl CEO of Arkeon. They got to talk about the future of food, how to feed our growing population, and how humanity can better align with planet friendly consumption.A bit more about Gregor and Arkeon:Gregor Tegl is CEO and co-founder of Arkeon – a Viennese start-up that creates alternative protein ingredients without relying on land, animals, or lots of water, using instead technology that converts CO2 into a range of clean-label ingredients. Gregor obtained his PhD at BOKU Vienna and has over ten years of ex...2023-09-1531 min
RegenCircleThe Environmentalists Case for Meat: The Case for Livestock Integration in Agriculture with Robby SansomJoin me for a conversation Robby Sansom, Co-Founder & CEO at Force of Nature, a regeneratively sourced meat company based in Austin, TX. Robby’s roots run deep in the natural food community. Previously, as CFO/COO at EPIC, Robby spent much of the last decade studying regenerative agriculture at ranches all over the world. Through this education, Force of Nature was co-founded with the intention to accelerate the creation of a global regenerative supply network. Force of Nature works in partnership with land stewards, ranchers and farmers committed to creating a positive return on the planet. With Force of Nature, co...2023-09-0617 min
RegenCircleWelcome to RegenCircle with Page FayeWelcome to RegenCircle 🌀A space where ancient wisdom meets modern curiosity, and where the threads of humanity's connection to the Earth are woven together. ✨At RegenCircle, we're on a journey to uncover the treasures of traditional wisdom, those timeless gems that have been passed down through generations, guiding us in our role as caretakers of this precious planet. Our purpose goes beyond just sharing stories – we're here to shine a light on the kind truths that have long been waiting to be unveiled. 🌍Today, we stand at the threshold of a remarkable time. Our podcast is more than just a collecti...2023-08-2901 min